Farm Manager, Crop Production — Lead Yields & Agronomy

Placements24; Willows (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Housing allowance

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Modern equipment

Job summary

Placements24 in Welkom, Free State, is seeking a Farm Manager with a specialization in Crop Production to lead large-scale crop operations. You will oversee soil prep, planting, irrigation, harvesting, and post-harvest handling, ensuring yields and quality.

The role requires 5+ years of commercial farming experience, strong agronomy knowledge, leadership, and hands-on management of farm workers. A qualification in Agriculture or Agronomy is preferred, with access to modern equipment and

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years managing crop production on a commercial farm.
• Strong agronomy, soil management, and crop science knowledge.
• Proven leadership and ability to run a workforce.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute planting, cultivation, and harvesting schedules.
• Manage irrigation, fertilization, and pest/disease control.
• Supervise farm labourers and ensure timely task completion.
• Monitor crop growth and adjust management practices as needed.
• Oversee storage and initial handling of harvested crops.
• Maintain records of activities, inputs, yields, and expenses.

Skills

Farm management

Agronomy knowledge

Leadership

Labor supervision

Irrigation management

Education

Bachelor's in Agriculture or Agronomy

Tools

Farm management software

Job description

Placements24 in Welkom, Free State, is seeking a Farm Manager with a specialization in Crop Production to lead large-scale crop operations. You will oversee soil prep, planting, irrigation, harvesting, and post-harvest handling, ensuring yields and quality.

The role requires 5+ years of commercial farming experience, strong agronomy knowledge, leadership, and hands-on management of farm workers. A qualification in Agriculture or Agronomy is preferred, with access to modern equipment and